New Members Appointed to Boards and Commissions

One of the responsibilities of the City Council each election cycle is to appoint, or reappoint members of the Burbank Community to the different Boards and Commissions who act in an adversary role to the City’s government and staff.

Most appointments are for four year cycles and usually about half of each committee comes up each cycle. Members may ask for reappointment but it is not guaranteed, as it is up to the whim of each City Council to select the members they feel will do the job, thus sometimes members are not reappointed.

Here is a complete list of all the Boards and Commissions. The list is complete with all the information associated with each group so that you may interact.

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-422

COMPOSITION: Seven members, five at large members chosen by the Council, one of whom shall be chosen from the business community following a recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce; one from the residential community; and one member selected at large; and, one representative each (chosen by their respective Boards) from the Planning Board and the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: On call in the Community Services Building, Room 301, Third Floor. 150 N. Third Street.

BOARD OF BUILDING AND FIRE CODE APPEALS

COMPOSITION: Five members appointed by Council and qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and fire prevention.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: On call in the Burbank City Council Chamber, City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

LIAISON: Carol-Ann Coates (818) 238-5220

STAFF: John Cheng, Assistant Community Services Director/Building Official

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-5220

ADDRESS: Building Division, 150 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON: Mike Davis

VICE CHAIRPERSON: Jef Vander Borght

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Tim G. Behunin

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Michael W. Davis

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Charles H. Johnson

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Jef Vander Borght

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Ernest Dellinger

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-409 and Charter §700COMPOSITION: Seven members appointed by Council.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Library Auditorium.

LIAISON: Anne Ngo (818) 238-5557

STAFF: Sharon Cohen, Library Services Director

PHONE: (818) 238-5551

ADDRESS: Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON: Doris Crutcher

VICE CHAIRPERSON: Sue A. Jacobs

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Lee Paysinger

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Sue A. Jacobs, Secretary

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Gay Maund

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Doris A. Crutcher

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Mike Chapman

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Mary Schindler

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Juan Guillen

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

BURBANK CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION

ESTABLISHED: By Council approved Resolution No. 28,203 on August 31, 2010 to serve as an advisory body to the Council on matters related to the implementation of the City’s Cultural Arts Plan.COMPOSITION: Nine members appointed by Council; one member from the community business at-large who is engaged in the arts, eight members with a background in a discipline related to the arts. Two Council Members will serve as non-voting liaisons to the Commission.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Services Building, 150 N. 3rd St., Room 104

BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION

ESTABLISHED: By Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-1878 to improve and preserve the existing housing inventory in the City of Burbank that is affordable to low-income and moderate income persons and to provide community assistance and property management services at existing affordable housing projects within the City.

COMPOSITION: Nine members. Two members appointed by City Council and the remaining as follows: one appointment each from the Burbank Association of Realtors, Burbank Chamber of Commerce, Wesley Senior Homes, the Burbank Ministerial Association and Advisory Council on Disabilities, and two representatives who are residents of an affordable housing development managed by the Burbank Housing Corporation.

TERM OF OFFICE: Two years for City Council appointees.

MEETINGS: On the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Headquarters Community Room, 200 N. Third St.

AGENCY STAFF: Maribel F. Leyland, Housing Authority Manager

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-5180

ADDRESS: Housing Authority, 150 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502

BURBANK HSG. CORP. 1819 Grismer Avenue, Burbank, CA 91504.

CORP. STAFF: Judith Arandes

CORP. PHONE NO.: (818) 559-2336

MEMBERS APPOINTED BY REDEV. AGENCY

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Ruth Martinez-Baenen

10/18/2011

10/31/2013

Chris T. Welker

10/16/2012

10/31/2014

APPOINTEES

REPRESENTING

Rodolfo Zepeda

Resident Director

Dr. Jerry A. Jones, Vice President/Secretary

Burbank Ministerial Association

Michael E. Wilford, Treasurer

Burbank Chamber of Commerce

Minnie Lush

Board of Realtors

Peter McGrath, President

Wesley Senior Housing

Kathy Sanks

Advisory Council on Disabilities

Sona Hovsepian

Resident Director

BURBANK WATER AND POWER BOARD

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-418.COMPOSITION: Seven members appointed by Council.

CHILD CARE COMMITTEE

ESTABLISHED: By City Council motion on April 12, 1988 due to the need to regulate child care policy.COMPOSITION: Members consist of individuals appointed by the City Council who represent those in the City whose cooperation in the child care effort is vital, such as the school district, private industry, and non-profit organizations serving children, developers, employers and child care providers.

TERM OF OFFICE: One year. Nominations and elections are held in September of each year and terms begin on October 1st.

MEETINGS: Every second Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. in the Community Services Building, Room 301, Third floor. 150 N. Third Street

CIVIC PRIDE COMMITTEE

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-423.COMPOSITION: Ten members appointed by Council. Effective 7/30/05, Ord. 3674 amended the composition to 11 members. On 5/27/08, the Council appointed one more member with a total composition of 12 members.

TERM OF OFFICE: Two years.

MEETINGS: Every fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Services Building, Room 101, First floor, 150 N. Third Street.

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-504.COMPOSITION: Five members appointed by Council.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every first Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

LIAISON: Jessica Sandoval (818) 238-5026

STAFF: Betsy Dolan, Interim Management Services Director

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-5026

ADDRESS: Management Services, 301 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON: Matthew E. Doyle

VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Jacqueline M. Waltman

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Jacqueline M. Waltman

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Phillip R. Leclair

09/25/2012

05/31/2015

Matthew E. Doyle, Secretary

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Susan C. Widman

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

David Nos

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS COMMITTEE

ESTABLISHED: In December 17, 1974 to function as liaison entity between the Community Development Department and Burbank residents on matters relevant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.COMPOSITION: Nine members appointed by Council.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: On call.

LIAISON: Marcos Gonzalez (818) 238-5212

STAFF: Ruth Davidson-Guerra, Assistant Community Development Director/Housing and Economic Development

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-5160

ADDRESS: Housing Division, 150 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON: Ross Necessary

VICE CHAIRPERSON: Mary Schindler

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Jean Duranti

05/22/2012

05/31/2016

Ken R. Adams

05/22/2012

05/31/2016

Diana Dibie

05/22/2012

05/31/2016

Joshua E. Yakes

05/22/2012

05/31/2016

Teresa M. Powell-Caldwell

05/22/2012

05/31/2016

Ross D. Necessary

05/18/2010

05/31/2014

Mary Schindler

05/18/2010

05/31/2014

Vacant

05/31/2014

Kelvin Parker

05/18/2010

05/31/2014

GREATER LOS ANGELES VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT

ESTABLISHED: In 1952 and contained 23 cities. The Burbank Annexation to the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District was adopted by Resolution No. 22,087, adopted on 7/28/87 by both the City of Burbank and the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County. In 1994, the District changed its name to Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District. The District now services 35 cities and certain portions of unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

COMPOSITION: Each city within the boundaries, as well as the Los Angeles County, may have representation on the Board. Council appoints City’s representative.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the District’s Headquarters, 12545 Florence Avenue.

HERITAGE COMMISSION

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-420

COMPOSITION: Five members appointed by Council with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. To the extent possible, at least 2 members should have professional backgrounds in a discipline related to historic preservation.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every first Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Services Building, Room 104, First Floor.

METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT DIRECTOR

ESTABLISHED: Dec. 6, 1928 as one of the founding member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California which was incorporated by the act of the California State Legislation to provide supplemental water to the coastal plain of Southern California.

COMPOSITION: 26 Districts. Burbank has one Director appointed by Council.

PLANNING BOARD

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-411 and Charter §700.COMPOSITION: Five members appointed by Council.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every second and fourth Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Burbank Council Chamber, City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, televised live on Channel 6.

LIAISON: Jeannie Coughenour (818) 238-5250

STAFF: Joy Forbes, Community Development Director

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-5250

ADDRESS: Planning Division, 150 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON:

VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Kimberly Jo

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Douglas A. Drake

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Kenneth H. San Miguel

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Undine M. Petrulis

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Kimberly Jo

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Christopher Rizzotti

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

POLICE COMMISSION

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-413.COMPOSITION: Seven members appointed by Council. The composition which initially consisted of 5 members was amended on 5/22/07. The Council added 2 more members. One member for a one year term and one member for a 2 year term.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Burbank City Council Chamber, City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

LIAISON: Sherre Nakamura (818) 238-3200

STAFF: Scott LaChasse, Police Chief

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-3200

ADDRESS: Police Department, 200 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON: Elise M. Stearns-Niesen

VICE CHAIRPERSON:

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Hagop Hergelian, Secretary

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Nathan W. Rubinfeld

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Richard W. Warmack

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Robert L. Cohen

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Elise M. Stearns-Niesen

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

William Pletcher

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Amy Vest

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ESTABLISHED: By California Statute in the Public Resources Code Section 33213 and SB 333 which provided additional membership including the cities of Burbank, Pasadena, La Canada-Flintridge, Malibu and Calabasas. The Committee proposes and reviews projects for Conservancy action, reports to the Conservancy regarding the conformity of projects with the Comprehensive Plan and reviews proposed amendments to the Plan.

COMPOSITION: 26 members. One each appointed by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and County of Ventura; two each by the Governor, the Senate Committee on Rules, the Speaker of Assembly; one each by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board of Directors, Conejo Recreation and Park District, Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District; and, one each by the City Councils of the cities of Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Malibu, Calabasas, Burbank, Pasadena, La Canada-Flintridge, Moorpark, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, County of Los Angeles and Unincorporated Communities with Jurisdiction of the Eastern Rim of Valley Trail Corridor.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Once a month, date, time and place determined by the Conservancy Board.

SUSTAINABLE BURBANK COMMISSION

ESTABLISHED: On October 14, 2008, as a 15-member body intended to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan and to help engage the community by participating in various public education, outreach and promotional activities related to environmental sustainability. On March 1, 2011 Resolution No. 28,294 adjusted the expiration dates by extending only the months from March to June. On August 23, 2011 Council approved Resolution No. 28,392, renaming the Sustainable Burbank Task Force to the Sustainable Burbank Commission and revised the composition of voting and non-voting members.

COMPOSITION: Nine council appointed voting members appointed by Council in the following categories:

Six (6) Burbank residents.

Three (3) members could be residents or non residents representing either the businesscommunity at large who is engaged in environmental issues, the real estate or development industryor faith-based or non-profit community.

Representatives from the following are non-voting liaisons: the Board Chamber of Commerce, the Youth Board, the Planning Board, the Burbank Water and Power Board, the Superintendent of the Burbank Unified School District or his or her designee; and, the Executive Director of the Burbank‑Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority or his or her designee.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every third Monday at 4:30p.m. in the Police/Fire Community Room, 200 North Third Street.

LIAISON: Jacqui Batayneh (818) 238-3949

STAFF: Bonnie Teaford, Public Works Director

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-3915

ADDRESS: Public Works Department, 150 N. Third Street.

CHAIRPERSON: Nicholas De Wolff

VICE CHAIRPERSON: Cynthia La Camera

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPT.

DATE TERM EXPIRES

RESIDENTS

Garen Yegparian

06/4/2013

05/31/2017

Robert Newhoff

06/4/2013

05/31/2017

James Smith

06/4/2013

05/31/2017

Dale S. Jaffe

06/4/2013

05/31/2017

Business Community at Large

David Roesner

06/4/2013

05/31/2017

Real Estate or Dev Industry

Sharon Springer

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Cynthia La Camera

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Faith-based or Non-profit

Alfred Aboulsaad

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Yvette Lopez-Ledesma

06/4/2013

05/31/2015

Wendy James

Chamber of Commerce Rep

Heather Ryan, Kylie Lewis and Skyler Bercini

Youth Board Rep

Douglas Drake

Planning Board Rep

Philippe Eskandar

Burbank Water & Power Board Rep

Craig Bell

School District Rep

Mark Hardyment

Airport Authority Rep

TRAFFIC COMMISSION

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-421.COMPOSITION: Originally known as the Traffic and Transportation Committee comprised of ten members with five members appointed by Council and five members appointed as follows; one representative each from the City Manager’s Office, Public Works Department, Police Department, Community Development Department and the Superintendent of the Burbank Unified School District.

Effective 7/30/05, Ord. No. 3674 increased the composition to thirteen members with eight members appointed by the Council. Effective 12/26/08, Ord. No. 3755 changed the title to Traffic Commission, extended the term of office to four years and amended the composition to a total of nine members appointed by the Council. On 3/9/10 the Council adopted Resolution No. 28,088 bringing the terms of office into conformance with Burbank Municipal Code 2-1-401. Five legacy members’ terms set to expire on June 1, 2010 were extended by one year and the sixth commission appointment set to expire on June 1, 2010, would be open for a new term of 3 years, so that this position would expire on June 1, 2013, on the same cycle as the remaining three Commission positions.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every fourth Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Burbank Council Chamber, City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

LIAISON: Sandra George (818) 238-3915

STAFF: Ken Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department.

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-3915

ADDRESS: Public Works Dept., 150 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON: David M. Carletta

VICE CHAIRPERSON: Brian Malone

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Joseph Terranova

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Brian Malone

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Linda E. Barnes

05/22/2012

05/31/2015

Robin L. Gemmill

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

David M. Carletta

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Kevin M. Harrop

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Paul W. McKenna

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Vanessa Rachal

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Rebecca Granite-Johnson

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-419.COMPOSITION: Seven members appointed by Council giving consideration to appointing persons affiliated with the following groups: small businesses, large businesses, transportation technology research and development organizations, homeowners, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, transportation management organizations or associations and other special needs groups such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities and bicyclists.

TERM OF OFFICE: Four years.

MEETINGS: Every third Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Services Building, Room 201, Second Floor.

150 N. Third Street.

LIAISON: Val Bridgeford (818) 238-5270

STAFF: David Kriske, Community Development Department/Deputy City Planner

PHONE NO.: (818) 238-5270

ADDRESS: Planning Division, 150 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502

CHAIRPERSON: Paul Dyson

VICE CHAIRPERSON: Janet Diel

MEMBERS

DATE OF APPOINTMENT

DATE TERM EXPIRES

Paul J. Dyson

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Susan Robles

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Christopher Haitz

05/17/2011

05/31/2015

Patrick Dickson

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Janet E. Diel

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Lucy M. Burghdorf

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

Mark Ehrhardt

05/21/2013

05/31/2017

YOUTH BOARD

ESTABLISHED: By Burbank Municipal Code §2-1-416.COMPOSITION: Seventeen members, five of whom shall be selected as follows: one from Burbank High School, one from John Burroughs High School, one from Bellarmine-Jefferson High School, one from Providence High School, and one from Monterey High School. Six members shall be appointed by a three-fifths vote of all the Council members. Six members shall be designated as voting alternates and selected as follows: one from Luther Burbank Middle School, one from Jordan Middle School, and one from John Muir Middle School, one from St. Francis Middle School, one from St. Finbar Middle School, and one from St. Roberts Middle School. No member shall be over twenty years of age at the time of appointment to the Board. Term of office changed by ord. 3827 on July 24, 2012, from two years to one year terms.

TERM OF OFFICE: Two years.

MEETINGS: Every first Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Services Building, Community Room 104, 150 N. Third Street.